DIGITAL MINDFULNESS
Details
Format: eLearning
Date: 2025
Contribution:
Content research,
Action mapping,
Story-boarding,
Prototyping.
Software:
Microsoft Word,
Lucidchart,
Canva,
Lumo (AI),
Figma.
About
As part of my career transition into learning design, I'm working on an eLearning project for my portfolio. I wish to showcase learning design / development specific skills.
I'm not creating this project for a company; it's intended to be a free self‑help tool designed to fulfill the needs of certain people and online communities.
"Tame the Feed" is currently in the prototyping phase. I will update as a go.
Audience
People who spend a large portion of their day consuming online content—audio, video, or text—whether actively or passively. They have noticed that this habit is harming their personal and / or professional life, and are looking for simple, practical ways to cut back.
The Problem
The growing issue isn’t just about being online—it's about the constant, passive consumption of internet content, often without reflection or awareness. Many people scroll through endless feeds of news, videos, and social media posts throughout the day, absorbing a mix of conflict, comparison, and curated lifestyles. This unfiltered intake can lead to mental fatigue, increased anxiety, and a subtle but powerful sense of disconnection from real life. Over time, the sheer volume and emotional intensity of online content can distort one’s perception of reality, crowd out space for deep thinking or rest, and contribute to a widespread sense of burnout and emotional overload.
The Solution
Through my research of online communities, I found that many people are aware of the problem of mindless scrolling, how social media companies exploit human psychology to keep them engaged, and the negative impact this has on their lives and mental health. However, there is a clear lack of guidance on how to manage and improve their online content consumption habits.
This reminded me of the early days of the internet, when cybercrime and online security were major issues, and how public awareness campaigns played a crucial role in educating people, helping to reduce risks. Today, it makes sense to expand the concept of online safety beyond just protecting against cyber threats to include teaching people how to consume content responsibly in a way that safeguards their mental health.
After defining and analysing the problem, I concluded that an eLearning experience—where individuals can quickly access tips and tricks and practice digital mindfulness skills in a familiar and accessible online environment—would be the most effective solution.
eLearning also offers the added advantage of being more easily updatable. This is important because the digital‑mindfulness landscape is still evolving; new research findings, shifts in social‑media algorithms, and emerging psychological‑manipulation tactics continually reshape the challenges users face.
My Process
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